Maintenance Technician - New Johnsonville, TN

Maintenance Technician

Career Path: New Hire $29.52 Level 1 $31.42 New hire with Associates degree or achieves qualification Level 2 $32.26 New hire with relevant Bachelor's degree or successful completion of additional subject matter expertise assessment (18-month tenure minimum in role) Level 3 $34.34 Successful completion of additional subject matter expertise panel assessment (3-year tenure minimum in role)

Description of Job Duties:

• Completes daily work assignments in line with all company procedures and safety policies while maintaining a safe work environment for all personnel.
• Maintains and promotes 5S in assigned work area and on the grounds
• Maintains maintenance equipment and tools in a safe working order
• Safely perform work outdoors during all type of weather conditions
• Follows lock-out/tag-out, confined spaced, hot work permits, and related safety policies
• Repairs, replaces, and maintains all plant equipment in good working condition, equipment such as valves, pumps, compressors, convey systems, chillers, etc.
• Performs equipment inspections and preventative maintenance (PM) activities as per oral and written instructions
• Interpret single line diagrams, piping schematics, and mechanical drawings as needed
• Troubleshoot and dismantle defective equipment and install new or repair equipment and/or parts
• Request parts to be purchased to complete repair to Maintenance Supervisor/Lead or Manager
• Clean and lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, and other parts of machinery throughout the plant
• Fabricates equipment as required
• Enter information on paper and/or electronic work order as required
• Update CMMS or shared drive if directed to do so by Maintenance Supervisor/Lead or Manager
• Stock warehouse parts inventory as directed by Maintenance Supervisor/Lead or Manager. This includes reviewing of packing slips, physically relocating inventory to warehouse shelving and identifying parts that may need re-ordering
• Adheres to all quality policies and standards
• Performs all other tasks as assigned
• Member of the emergency response team, if required

Qualifications / Necessary Skills:

• Maintenance or Instrument / Electrical Associates degree is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent with 2-years mechanical or instrument / electrical work experience required.
• Must be able to perform mathematical exercises of moderate complexity.
• Must display a strong mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of MS Office suite.
• Must be able to ascend and descend multiple flights of stairs, lift 50lbs, stand on his/her feet for extended periods of time and be physically flexible including bending, rotating, and kneeling
• Must be able to wear required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as Level A suit, full face respirator, SCBA (Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus), safety glasses, steel toed shoes, Tyvek, hearing protection and gloves
• Must have the ability to work with a team in resolving problems together with the ability to develop effective working relationships with vendors, contractors, co-workers, managers and well as any other internal personnel.
• Capable of operating mobile equipment

Nippon Sanso Matheson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. EOE AA M/F/VET/Disability.